Geotechnical Engineer

RSK Geosciences; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Engineer in Coventry, where you will manage diverse geotechnical projects and contribute to innovative solutions in the engineering sector. This full-time role offers a supportive environment that encourages professional development and values your contributions. With a focus on continuous growth, you'll collaborate with a talented team to deliver impactful consultancy and design services to various clients, including engineers and local authorities. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and inclusive workplace committed to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free life assurance cover

Flexible benefits programme

Option to buy additional holidays

Private health care

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in geotechnical consultancy.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Prepare desk studies and ground investigation reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Soil Mechanics

Ground Investigation

Education

BSc in Geology or related field

MSc in Engineering Geology

Job description

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The Vacancy

The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the team based in Coventry. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Completing and managing geotechnical projects from cradle to grave including desk studies and ground investigation phases, through to the production of interpretive reports, planning & design advice, detailed design and specification, works supervision and verification.
• Design, supervision and management of ground investigation and construction works.
• Earthworks materials assessment, design, specification, supervision and verification.
• Preparing desk study, Coal Mining Risk Assessments, ground investigation reports and associated documents and/or geotechnical design reports (PSSR,GIR/GDR/GFR), earthworks specifications etc.
  
  
  

Qualification and Experience:

• Required: BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Geology, Engineering Geology, Applied Geology, Mining Geology, Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics or a related subject.
• Desirable: MSc or post graduate diploma in Engineering Geology / Applied Geology / Mining Geology / Geotechnical Engineering or Soil/Rock Mechanics (but not essential for all roles).
• Desirable: working toward Chartered Geologist, Scientist or Engineer with a relevant professional body
• Required: 2 – 7 years’ experience within the industry as a Consultant or Ground Investigation practitioner.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  
  

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with Experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care
  
  
  

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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